The Billionaire is a Thai biographical drama film based on the inspiring true story of Top Ittipat, a young entrepreneur who built a multi-million dollar potato chip empire in Thailand. The film follows Top's humble beginnings as a teenage boy selling fried seaweed on the streets of Bangkok to support his financially struggling family.
Despite facing numerous obstacles and doubts from his family and peers, Top is determined to succeed and takes a chance by investing all his savings into importing a new brand of Japanese potato chips to Thailand. He starts his business by selling the chips in small quantities to local retailers, and gradually expands his market by creating his own brand and establishing direct relationships with suppliers.
As his business grows, Top faces new challenges and learns valuable lessons about financial management, branding, and leadership. He faces setbacks such as a company changing its prices without warning and counterfeiters copying his product. However, his perseverance and strong work ethics pay off as he builds a successful business empire.
Throughout the film, viewers witness Top's personal journey alongside his business success. The Billionaire portrays Top as a relatable character who struggles with self-doubt and fears of failure, but never gives up on his dreams. The film's strong message of determination and hard work resonated with audiences in Thailand and beyond, making it one of the highest-grossing Thai films of all time.